Elections
Egypt’s Shura Council elections: A gesture of democracy?
Egypt
April 28, 2010
Egypt’s Shura Council elections: A gesture of democracy?
In early June Egypt’s parliamentary elections will kick off with voting for the Shura Council, the consultative assembly. Some opposition…
Kefaya member: Some ElBaradei supporters are dangerous
Egypt
April 25, 2010
Kefaya member: Some ElBaradei supporters are dangerous
Abdel Halim Qandil, coordinator of the Kefaya movement, has said that some people surrounding Mohamed ElBaradei, founder of the National…
North-south Sudan clashes kill 58, injure 85
World
April 25, 2010
North-south Sudan clashes kill 58, injure 85
Khartoum--Clashes between south Sudan's army and Darfuri Arab tribes killed 58 people, raising tensions along the north-south border as results…
Mubarak delivers first speech after recovery
Egypt
April 25, 2010
Mubarak delivers first speech after recovery
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has addressed the nation for the first time since undergoing surgery in Heidelberg, Germany on 6…
Wafd’s Abdel Nour: In defense of political parties
Egypt
April 22, 2010
Wafd’s Abdel Nour: In defense of political parties
Mounir Fakhry Abdel Nour certainly gives the appearance of a man at the center of a vital and bustling political…
Freedom House criticizes US democracy fund cuts
Egypt
April 22, 2010
Freedom House criticizes US democracy fund cuts
The United States must deploy more resources to adequately support democracy and human rights around the world, Freedom House, a…
Democratic Front to boycott upcoming elections
Egypt
April 18, 2010
Democratic Front to boycott upcoming elections
The Democratic Front Party has announced it will boycott the upcoming parliamentary elections because of the absence of judicial oversight.…
Maliki warns Iraq’s neighbors against meddling
World
April 13, 2010
Maliki warns Iraq’s neighbors against meddling
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Maliki, battling for another term in office, lashed out at Iraq's neighbors Monday for meddling in…
Sunday’s papers: Sudan’s elections, more 6 April arrests
Egypt
April 11, 2010
Sunday’s papers: Sudan’s elections, more 6 April arrests
International news dominates today with the death of Polish President Lech Kaczynski yesterday and the start of Sudanese elections today.Al-Akhbar…
State-backed unionists stump for Mubarak
Egypt
April 6, 2010
State-backed unionists stump for Mubarak
Leaders of the state-backed Egyptian Trade Union Federation (ETUF) continued their attack on Mohamed ElBaradei, potential candidate in next year's…